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Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years

Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years

Summary

President Trump announced plans to resume nuclear weapons testing in the United States, a practice that has not occurred since 1992. He stated this decision is due to similar actions by countries like Russia and China. The announcement marks a change in long-standing U.S. policy on nuclear testing.

Key Facts

  • President Trump instructed the U.S. military to restart nuclear weapons testing.
  • The U.S. has not conducted a nuclear test since 1992.
  • Trump's decision responds to nuclear advancements by Russia and China.
  • The last U.S. nuclear test occurred at an underground facility in Nevada.
  • Trump mentioned the necessity of updating the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
  • The U.S. currently has the largest number of nuclear weapons in the world.
  • Details on how the tests will be conducted have not been provided.
  • This announcement came before Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
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